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               2021

Christmas in Excelsior is a magical time. Trees adorned with white lights, old fashion lamp poles entwined with evergreens and holly, snow-covered streets filled with bustling shoppers, adoring the quintessential small-town holiday experience. This is a tradition both community members and businesses have come to anticipate and expect with the first chill in the air.

Christmas in Excelsior is a month-long series of events kicking off with Small Business Saturday the Saturday after Thanksgiving followed by the tree-lighting, carolers, hot cocoa, Santa visits, and sleigh rides the first weekend in December. Festivities continue each weekend til Christmas.

Come enjoy our community, local shops, restaurants and holiday spirit!


DECEMBER 4
12-2 p.m. Photos for Food
(37 Water Street)
Presented by Lakes Area Realty Excelsior and Excelsior Fire District

Benefiting the Local ICA Food Shelf
Bring food, nonperishable items or cash donations
Photos with Firefighters, Sparky, Santa, and a Fire Truck

12-4 p.m. Wagon Rides
2nd & Water Street

*12-6:30 p.m. Outdoor Chili Dinner
Presented by Kowalski's
Excelsior Masonic Lodge
(249 Water Street)


*2-7 p.m. Santa + Friends
Presented by The Excelsior Masonic Lodge
(Along Water Street)


5-8 p.m. Carriage Rides

(2nd & Water Street)

7:15 p.m. Tree Lighting with Santa + Minnetonka High School Choir Carolers
Excelsior Veterans Memorial
(Lake St & Excelsior Blvd)



DECEMBER 11 & 18
*10a.m. - 5 p.m. Santa + Friends
Presented by The Excelsior Masonic Lodge
(Along Water Street)

12-4 p.m. Wagon Rides
(2nd & Water Street)



*Santa & The Excelsior Masonic Lodge Chili Dinner will both be held outdoors in deference to COVID preventative measures

Check out the 2021 Holiday Gift Guides!
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The Giving Tree Project
The Giving Tree Project places fully decorated Christmas Trees in the homes of local families hit with hard times. Come bring new, handmade, or trimmings with previous tree experience to downtown Excelsior and decorate the trees along the sidewalks and in storefronts around town from Saturday, November 27th until mid-December.



Christmas in Excelsior is 100% Community Funded, and our goal is to raise $20,000 to fund Christmas in Excelsior.
To donate, please click here.
Total donations raised for 2021:  $8,900
THANK YOU to our 2021 Community Sponsors & Donors!


These funds cover everything from Christmas lights strung down Water Street as well as on the large trees from Excelsior entry points, planter decor, wagon rides, carolers, the Saturday hot cocoa bar as well as wreaths & garland.

Help us achieve this goal and celebrate the magical season!

2021 Christmas in Excelsior Sponsors


PLATINUM SPONSORS

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TREE SPONSORS
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Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber
PO Box 277
Excelsior, MN 55331

952.607.7658
  • About
    • Contact
    • Board of Directors >
      • Board of Directors Nominations
    • The Area >
      • Demographics
      • City Info
      • History
    • Volunteer
    • Chamber E-Newsletter
  • Join
    • Why Join?
    • Ready to Join?
  • Member Directory
    • A-Z
    • Automotive, Marinas & Marine
    • Commercial, Residential Construction & Remodeling
    • Community Members
    • Financial, Insurance & Law
    • Government
    • Health Care & Wellness Services
    • Media & Publications
    • Organizations
    • Professional Services
    • Real Estate & Management
    • Recreation & Entertainment
    • Restaurants
    • Retail
    • Travel & Lodging
  • For Members
    • Member Monthly Meetings
    • State of the Cities
  • Events
    • Lake Minnetonka Running Series >
      • Bridgewater Bank Luck O' The Lake
      • Firecracker Run
      • Apple of the Lake 5k Fun Run
    • Bridgewater Bank Luck O' The Lake
    • Excelsior Farmers & Artisan Market >
      • Vendor Information
      • Sponsors at the Market
      • Media Kits
    • Excelsior Art on the Lake >
      • Paint the Port
      • Painting Up Daisies
      • Silent Auction
      • Media Kits
    • Lake Minnetonka 4th of July >
      • Media Kits
      • Bring the BOOM
      • Firecracker Run
    • Crazy Days
    • Apple Day >
      • Apple of the Lake 5k Fun Run
    • Halloween In Excelsior
    • Small Business Saturday >
      • About Small Business Saturday
    • Christmas in Excelsior >
      • Giving Tree Project
  • Calendar